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So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them |
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im stepdad to a 12 year old boy, I got a card from him this morning and the verse indise he wrote himself, meant more to me than anything he could of bought me |
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"im stepdad to a 12 year old boy, I got a card from him this morning and the verse indise he wrote himself, meant more to me than anything he could of bought me"
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"So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them"
So you only do it for the present? |
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can understand why you are disapointed, but getting a card is nice too.
i know i havnt always had a preasant from my son but was always pleased when i got a nice card because i like getting a nice card.
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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago
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I only got my dad a card this year as I haven't managed to find a suitable prezzie...he always says not to bother buying anything, but I still felt bad (and a "Worlds Best Dad" mug off a 47 year old seemed a bit naff)...at least they got you a card, I'd take that as a plus that they thought enough of you to do so  |
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"So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them
So you only do it for the present? "
Don't even go there I don't just do it for a present if u knew what I go through u may see it differently. Emcee just a bar of chocolate would have Benin nice. For the record my other half bought the card |
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"So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them"
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"So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them
So you only do it for the present?
Don't even go there I don't just do it for a present if u knew what I go through u may see it differently. Emcee just a bar of chocolate would have Benin nice. For the record my other half bought the card "
A question, You say the Children are Autistic, Would they think of buying presents ?
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"So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them
So you only do it for the present?
Don't even go there I don't just do it for a present if u knew what I go through u may see it differently. Emcee just a bar of chocolate would have Benin nice. For the record my other half bought the card "
Sorry but you are coming across as fairly materialistic. Do they live you? Do they respect you?
For the record, you started a threat about being upset at not getting more than a card.....you 'went there' |
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How we feel is just that. I know very little about autism, but am told that those with it sometimes have a different way of interacting with others, have difficulty in appreciating what is often considered 'normal' in relation to things like personal space, misreading others interest (or lack thereof) in things they are passionate about etc. So for a person who's natural disposition can easily be misunderstood as selfish or inward looking, to be special enough to get a card on the right day potentially is far, far more significant than it may appear. Those who do not register significantly on the spectrum may not be blessed with a great interest in a specific subject, but do have a longer suit on empathy. That it hurts simply means you care. I suggest your card means that they do to!
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"So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them
So you only do it for the present?
Don't even go there I don't just do it for a present if u knew what I go through u may see it differently. Emcee just a bar of chocolate would have Benin nice. For the record my other half bought the card
Sorry but you are coming across as fairly materialistic. Do they live you? Do they respect you?
For the record, you started a threat about being upset at not getting more than a card.....you 'went there'"
Yes I started this for opinions so I guess I have to take what is said. It's not about being materialistic it's being thought about and appreciated. Yes they live with me and their mum |
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They do too
I can be scathing about the grammar and spelling of others (maybe I'm on the spectrum) so will correct the first typo I spotted and use the well worn excuse of large fingers on a small tablet touch screen for any others  |
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Why does a present show that your thought off and appreciated?
Sorry op but your coming across as very ungrateful for the card that you received!
Surely it doesn't take a present and a card to be given once a year to know that your loved by your family? |
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"How we feel is just that. I know very little about autism, but am told that those with it sometimes have a different way of interacting with others, have difficulty in appreciating what is often considered 'normal' in relation to things like personal space, misreading others interest (or lack thereof) in things they are passionate about etc. So for a person who's natural disposition can easily be misunderstood as selfish or inward looking, to be special enough to get a card on the right day potentially is far, far more significant than it may appear. Those who do not register significantly on the spectrum may not be blessed with a great interest in a specific subject, but do have a longer suit on empathy. That it hurts simply means you care. I suggest your card means that they do to!
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"Plenty of fathers and step fathers outvthere that got nothing because their children have either passed away or have gone missing or just simply don't want to know them for whatever reason. "
Exactly. First Father's Day for my grandad since my uncle commuted suicide 6 months ago. Took him up on the golf course to keep him busy but a card and his son would have ment more |
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"Maybe it just me. I would l love to buy a present for my dad who died when I was 12. Maybe that's why I feel the way I do. Or maybe I'm just a cunt"
Don't think anyone would say you are that. The trouble is you can't expect people to do things the way you would. |
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I can understand the OP being upset, it's not the material thing, it's the effort put in. Fathers are often under appreciated. I always tell my daughter I'd rather she made or baked something for me rather then go out and buy something. |
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"I can understand the OP being upset, it's not the material thing, it's the effort put in. Fathers are often under appreciated. I always tell my daughter I'd rather she made or baked something for me rather then go out and buy something. "
Very true something home made would mean so much
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"So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them
So you only do it for the present?
Don't even go there I don't just do it for a present if u knew what I go through u may see it differently. Emcee just a bar of chocolate would have Benin nice. For the record my other half bought the card
A question, You say the Children are Autistic, Would they think of buying presents ?
Gimp"
I was going to say would they be capable of buying a present? I know my autistic nephew who is 14yrs old needs 24hr supervision and just hasn't got the capability to go and buy a card never mind a present. |
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"So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them
So you only do it for the present?
Don't even go there I don't just do it for a present if u knew what I go through u may see it differently. Emcee just a bar of chocolate would have Benin nice. For the record my other half bought the card
A question, You say the Children are Autistic, Would they think of buying presents ?
Gimp
I was going to say would they be capable of buying a present? I know my autistic nephew who is 14yrs old needs 24hr supervision and just hasn't got the capability to go and buy a card never mind a present."
23 yr old mild autistic so he could be then so could my other half but hay worse things happen in life |
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"A stab in the dark here but i see signs that your more upset that the other half didnt buy you a present on behalf of the Kids ?
Gimp"
Too some degree yes u r right. I do make a real effort on Mother's Day her birthday and too be honest several other days throughout the year |
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"So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them"
I doubt that it means that you don't mean anything to them. How are they with you the rest of the time, do you feel a bit under appreciated in general? It can be a thank less task parenting kids without special needs so I guess it must be even more so for you.
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"So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them
I doubt that it means that you don't mean anything to them. How are they with you the rest of the time, do you feel a bit under appreciated in general? It can be a thank less task parenting kids without special needs so I guess it must be even more so for you.
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It can be hard work but love then like I love my own kids. Feel taken for granted sometimes but I think parents do |
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"So I am step dad to a 23 and a 12 yr old both autistic. I do everything I canto support them and spend lot of time doing stuff with them. Am I out of order just getting a card and no present? Bit gutted as think I don't mean anything to them
I doubt that it means that you don't mean anything to them. How are they with you the rest of the time, do you feel a bit under appreciated in general? It can be a thank less task parenting kids without special needs so I guess it must be even more so for you.
It can be hard work but love then like I love my own kids. Feel taken for granted sometimes but I think parents do "
yes they do I'm afraid its the way of the world .
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My eldest is 12 and lives in America with his Mum, for the last two years I've not had a fathers day or birthday card let alone a gift, to receive a card would be the best gift ever.
I sympathise with you but just be thankful for what you do receive! |
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My girls are 18 and almost 21. I got a happy father's day text off the eldest today. I don't expect anything else but I do sometimes envy blokes who get breakfast in bed. |
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First of all let me just say wow having two step children with autism must be very hard and I for one salute you, I think depending on where the children are on the spectrum may have overlooked the present, so it should have been the other half that should have thought about the present |
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I got a text message first thing this morning from my 22yr old step son that meant the world to me. Then I got a card and new flip flops from my 2 boys lol. Good day |
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"My girls are 18 and almost 21. I got a happy father's day text off the eldest today. I don't expect anything else but I do sometimes envy blokes who get breakfast in bed. "
My dad is on holiday in the south of France....all he got was a Facebook post lol but I know he wants nothing more than my love and my respect and for my life to be the best it can be.
He has all he wants in terms of material things. Getting presents because social pressure dictates he should means nothing to him. Quite often on his birthday or fathers day we will have a family meal but he will cook it. It's not because we don't love him, for him the gift is having hos family there, together. Remembering good times and creating new ones. |
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I bought a 'Happy Farters Day' card for my mums partner.
My real dad only played a part in my life until i was 2, my step dad was there from the age of 3 til 16..
So my days of having a male role model were over and id done most of my growing up through the periods before my mums current partner got involved. I never lived with them, but he is 'grandad' to my lil girl and we do get on.
Ive only ever called him by his first name, but something clicked this year. He knows i value all he has done for my mum and assisting with my brother who he took on at aged 13.. but felt i should get him a card. Was a funny one and didnt say dad/father/step dad.. but he knew the relevance of it. I wrote what i felt and when he read it he cried.
I didnt buy him a gift but to me the card was a big enough statement. I know perhaps i should have done this a while ago but felt like yesterday was the perfect day to show that ive accepted him into the family. He never done anything wrong except love my mum, encourage my brother to achieve his uni goals but deep down i disliked him for being the reason my mum n dad split up.. |
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"First of all let me just say wow having two step children with autism must be very hard and I for one salute you, I think depending on where the children are on the spectrum may have overlooked the present, so it should have been the other half that should have thought about the present "
Thank u for a supportive reply it is appreciated |
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